by Patrice Danielle
As a woman who considers herself to be in love with fashion and everything about it, I have to say that I prefer that my man be opposite of that. Not that I want someone who can’t match a pair of socks, but I do tend to steer away from men who are taking triple and quadruple takes in the mirror before we go out because he can’t stop looking at the outfit he spent an hour piecing together.
Here are 3 things that differentiate a “manly man” from a man who is a “divo,” i.e. the male version of a diva:
1) Gender neutral outfits – with the rise of interest in the men’s skinny leg jean, v-neck t-shirt, and fitted blazer trends, it is very likely that a woman and her beau will end up in very similar outfits on their Saturday night out on the town. This is a big no-no for me. I don’t need a twin, and have never been a fan of couples matching in public. There is nothing wrong with rocking the latest fashions, but don’t steer away from masculinity. A nice traditional look with one edgy piece will suffice.
3) Be able to give constructive feedback – because I am so into everything style and fashion, I love to see others give their input when it comes to myself. I’m always open toenhancement. However, don’t diss my style completely because chances are that I have way more expertise in that area than you. So if my chic taste is something you don’t understand, and you try to put me in something that goes totally against the grain of style and class, we could have a problem! It is important for men to understand their lady’s style before critiquing or giving suggestions on her “outfit of the day.”
In closing, style and fashion are definitely in the eye of the beholder. Also, with the way the world is changing, fashion and style are no longer so gender specific, nor is it a “woman’s world.” However, gents, please keep it masculine… That is always sëxy and in style!
